Priscilla Presley dazzles in a sexy black lace dress and ankle strap heels as she leads stars at the Festival Of Arts Wonderful World Soiree in Laguna Beach
Priscilla Presley was among the high-profile people using their star power to promote the Festival Of Arts Wonderful World Soiree in Laguna Beach on Saturday.
The one-night affair, held by the Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach, featured plenty of fine art, international-themed performers and an intimate concert from 10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval.
Decked out in a black lace dress and matching heels, Presley had the honor of introducing a Pageant Of The Masters performance of Wonderful World after strutting her stuff on the red carpet.
Promoting the arts: Priscilla Presley, 73, was among the high-profile people to attend the Festival Of Arts Wonderful World Soiree in Laguna Beach on Saturday
The former wife to rock and roll icon, Elvis Presley, dropped a number of poses in the sexy but sill elegant number that featured open lace patterns across the arms and chest.
The rest of it covered her up with a similar design patterns, with the exception of more open lace along the bottom outline.
The businesswoman and actress, 73, accessorized with a small black leather purse, and styled her red tresses long and straight.
Lovely: Presley, 73, was decked out in a sexy and elegant black lace dress and matching heels for the event held by the non-profit Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach
Giving back: The mother of two dropped a number of poses on the red carpet before going into the event to check out all the artwork and practice up on her presenting responsibilities
Supporter and presenter: The former wife of rock and roll icon. Elvis Presley, had the honor of introducing a Pageant Of The Masters performance of Wonderful World after strutting her stuff on the red carpet
Along with the fine art and concert by Arturo Sandoval. the event also had an assortment of international-themed performers, from traditional Chinese Lion Dancers to African Stilt Walkers.
There was also fun photo ops and a chance to win a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge (retail value $60,540) in a raffle, among other prizes.
All of the proceeds will help fund art programming at the Festival Of Arts And Pageant Of The Masters, and stays in the community, according to its website.
The Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach is a non-profit organization with ‘a mission to promote, produce, and sponsor events and activities that encourage the appreciation, study and performance of the arts.’
Promoting the arts: The event showcased an array of fine arts that were on exhibit
Soaking it in: The actress and businesswoman strolled through all the artwork
Artsy: The new York City native also posed alongside one of the unique art displays, which in this case involved a living human being
Some of the other celebrities on hand for the event included actor Joe Mantegna and his wife of 46 years, Arlene Mantegna, who both strutted out on to the red carpet beforehand.
Mathew Knowles, who’s the father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, was also there with his wife on nine-years, Gena Charmaine Avery.
Knowles once served as manager of Beyoncé’s wildly successful all-female group Destiny’s Child, as well as the solo careers of his two daughters he shares with ex-wife Tina Knowles.
Practice makes perfect: Presley was involved in the sound check for the event, which included practicing for her presenting segments
Presley, who has been instrumental in keeping Elvis Presley’s music and legacy in tact and thriving as a business, also posed in front of the rows of seats at the venue
Star power: Actor Joe Mantegna and his wife of 46 years Arlene Mantegna were among the other stars on hand to lend their support while enjoying all the various arts
Star power: Mathew Knowles, who’s the father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, was also there with his wife on nine-years, Gena Charmaine Avery
Just this past Tuesday, Presley promoted a couple of new versions of her 1985 biography – Elvis And Me – that she wrote with Sandra Harmon.
‘Just letting you know that my memoir ELVIS AND ME releases today in audio and e-book for the first time,’ she wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. ‘The audiobook is narrated by me, and I hope you will enjoy listening to my story of life and love with Elvis.’
Priscilla’s life with the King Of Rock And Roll has been back out in the public sphere once again, in a massive way, with the release of the new Elvis biopic in late June.
The film, starring Austin Butler as Elvis, Olivia DeJonge portraying Priscilla and Tom Hanks in the role of Colonel Tom Parker, has gone on to rake in $272.1 million worldwide against its $85 million budget, making the second-highest-grossing music biopic of all-time behind Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
More of her life with The King: Just this past Tuesday, Presley promoted the new audio and e-book versions of her 1985 biography – Elvis And Me – that she wrote with Sandra Harmon
On June 24, the same day as the U.S. release of Elvis, Priscilla proudly joined with her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, and granddaughters Riley Keough, 33, and twins Finley and Harper Lockwood, 13, for a special event at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
‘My family and I were so honored to be asked to put our handprints at the Hollywood Walk of Fame during the debut week of the movie ELVIS,’ Priscilla gushed with humility.
The family also posed alongside the Elvis director and co-writer, Baz Luhrmann, and the star of the film, Austin Butler, and Elvis’ longtime friend Jerry Schilling.
‘Today is the day for the release of the film ELVIS! I can’t say enough about this film. Bring your teenagers, and kids who need to know about who and what Elvis was all about. Actor Austin Butler spent 2 years studying Elvis and WOW!! What an actor. This film is about Elvis and his manager, Colonel Parker played by Tom Hanks. Who was also outstanding!’ she gushed in the caption.
Tribute: Three generations of Elvis’s family left their handprints along the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in June, on the same day as the release of the new Elvis biopic; Priscilla is pictured with her daughter Lisa Marie Presley (seond left) and her granddaughters Riley Keough (second right) and twins Finley and Harper Lockwood on June 24
Tribute: The family also posed alongside the Elvis director and co-writer, Baz Luhrmann, and the star of the film, Austin Butler (second right), and Elvis’ longtime friend Jerry Schilling (left)
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